Why should we care?
SCS’s ability to provide a quality, equitable education is being undercut by high teacher turnover and year-long teaching vacancies, as well as significant maintenance deficiencies within the schools, all of which leads to higher financial, educational, and health costs. A lack of access to wraparound services provided by qualified social workers, psychologists, and nurses inhibits the successful treatment of trauma or Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE). Abuse, neglect, and trauma significantly increase the likelihood of suspensions, juvenile criminal behavior, and incarceration. With a median age four years below the national average, Memphis’s population can support economic development, but only if we provide children in our community access to opportunities and support.
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Equipping people of faith and goodwill to organize communities for systemic change through collective action.
Time & Location
Feb 22, 2023, 5:00 PM – Feb 23, 2023, 7:00 PM
First Congo, 1000 Cooper St, Memphis, TN 38104, USA
About the event
MICAH, Stand for Children, MEF, and Momentum Memphis Coalition invites you to learn more about the 3rd Grade Retention Law that went into effect this year, and help us push back against it so our 3rd graders can succeed!
We have rescheduled the Town Hall to Wed. Feb 22nd 5-7pm since our previous date conflicted with parent/teacher conference night. We know parent/teacher conferences are important for a child's success and encourage all parents and teachers to participate!
Plan to join us on the NEW DATE Wed. Feb 22nd, 5-7pm at First Congo. To help with our planning, register here!
Upcoming Events
Thu, Apr 24Register for more infoThe Immigration and Inclusivity Committee will be hosting Know Your Right Sessions/ Power Attorney Workshops for immigrant community members.
Sat, May 03JacksonWe’re excited to invite you to be part of our Public School Strong Luncheon, a powerful community gathering on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Jackson, TN.
Tue, May 20Location is TBDWe are transitioning from our monthly Delegate Meetings to our bi-monthly Leadership Council Meetings!
Upcoming Events
- Thu, Apr 24Register for more infoThe Immigration and Inclusivity Committee will be hosting Know Your Right Sessions/ Power Attorney Workshops for immigrant community members.
- Sat, May 03JacksonWe’re excited to invite you to be part of our Public School Strong Luncheon, a powerful community gathering on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Jackson, TN.
- Tue, May 20Location is TBDWe are transitioning from our monthly Delegate Meetings to our bi-monthly Leadership Council Meetings!